Ati Overclock

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panais

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Which is the best and safest way to overclock my ati radeon HD 3870x2?
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Built by me.
    CPU
    Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA-X38-DS4
    Memory
    KINGSTON HYPERX DDR2 4GB (2X2GB) PC6400 800MHZ DUAL CHANNEL KIT
    Graphics Card(s)
    SAPPHIRE RADEON HD4890 OC 1GB GDDR5
    Sound Card
    2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Realtek High Definition
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung LE40A656F1 1080p 100Hz LCD HD TV 50,000:1
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768 in Desktop,1920x1080p in gaming and video
    Hard Drives
    C:\WD VelociRaptor 150 GB,10,000 RPM
    D:\WESTERN DIGITAL WD15EADS 1.5TB CAVIAR GREEN SATA2 E:\WESTERN DIGITAL WD15EADS 1.5TB CAVIAR GREEN SATA2 No Raid.Copy Paste Is The Safest Way.
    PSU
    Seasonic 700W 80plus
    Case
    A-Case Twin Engine BB
    Cooling
    3 thermaltake smart case fan II + 1 arctic cooling fan
    Keyboard
    Wireless Logitech LX710
    Mouse
    Wirelles Logitech Laser Mouse MX620
    Internet Speed
    ADSL 4000plus
    Other Info
    F:\Sony high speed sata Dvd Rewriter
    KINGSTON HYPER X FAN
    +Cordless Rumblepad 2
Get the program: Catalyst Control Center.

Be careful and go in small incriments. Making a big jump all at once can cause hardware damage. I'd also check various review sites and see how big of an OC they got out of their 3870x2's .. that way you know what to expect and you don't go too high.
 

My Computer

System One

  • CPU
    AMD Phenom 9600 - 2.3 GHZ x4
    Motherboard
    Biostar T-Force 8200
    Memory
    4GB OCZ Platinum DDR2 1066
    Graphics Card(s)
    Zotac Geforce 8800GT 512 - OC'ed to 700/2200MHZ
    Sound Card
    Realtek 888 HD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Viewsonic Graphics Series G810
    Screen Resolution
    1600x1200
    Hard Drives
    Western Digital Caviar 250 GB, 7200 RPM, 16 MB Cache
    PSU
    Rosewill Turbo Series 550W SLI
    Case
    Rosewill TU-155 Full ATX
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Comfort Keyboard 4000 - Bluetooth
    Mouse
    Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 5000 - Bluetooth
    Internet Speed
    3.0 Megabit
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